SURREY BOARD OF TRADE RELEASES #SURREYSTRONG SHOP LOCAL SHOPPER SURVEY REPORT GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth July 19, 2022 FULL REPORT The Surrey Board of Trade has released the results of the #SurreyStrong Shop Local Campaign’s shopper survey. The report intended to help local retailers understand the priorities of Surrey shoppers and how they can adapt their business to draw in more customers. “The campaign builds on our work from the previous year with…
REDUCE VOTING AGE TO 16 IN ALL ELECTIONS SAYS SURREY BOARD OF TRADE GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship July 14, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade recommends that federal, provincial and municipal governments reduce the voting age to 16 for all elections. The reduction is needed to ensure civic engagement, education, and sustained participation in elections into their future. “Those individuals that are 16+ are contributing to the economy – paying taxes, participating in our workforce…
BUSINESS VOTE: Reinstatement of Business Vote in Municipal Elections Necessary Says Surrey Board of Trade Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship July 13, 2022 Until 1993, a corporate or business vote existed in BC municipal elections. It refers to the ability of businesses in a specific city to vote in local government elections. Businesses contribute substantially to the social and economic development of the city, however, have no say in representation from a business perspective. “Businesses bear the burden…
SURREY JOBS NEWS: Employment in Surrey Sees Impressive 3.8% Improvement Says Labour Market Report GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth July 12, 2022 Health care, natural resources, public administration, information/culture/recreation and technology sectors are leading Surrey’s jobs recovery. FULL REPORT The July 2022 Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report has been released by the Surrey Board of Trade. “Tracking labour market trends in an ongoing way is important to ensure our policy framework is focused on developing a suitably…
On the docket for the JUNE Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team GeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 23, 2022 SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: On the docket today for the Surrey Board of Trade Social Policy & Workforce Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/social-policy/?fbclid=IwAR0jSt8bBbBjCnB5YiXlLyvf2kb5CC-gYIdaRm58hELDhsIDYa_MHU7CJUg
June 22 Surrey Board of Trade Youth Team GeneralYouth Entrepreneurship June 15, 2022 On the docket for the June 22 Surrey Board of Trade Youth Team. Want more information or to join: https://businessinsurrey.com/policy/youth-entrepreneurs/
Surrey Board of Trade Sees 14 of 18 Policies Pass at BC Chamber of Commerce Convention in Prince George Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 10, 2022 Photo Caption: (L-R) SBOT President and CEO Anita Huberman, Policy Manager Jasroop Gosal, and Industry and International Team Chair and Governor, and new BC Chamber of Commerce Chair debating policy at the BC Chamber of Commerce Convention in Prince George. – ARTS INVESTMENTS NOT A PRIORITY TO BC CHAMBER BUSINESS DELEGATES Yesterday, BC Chamber of…
Surrey Board of Trade to Induct Four New Business Leaders onto Board of Directors on June 16 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 9, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade will induct 4 new business leaders and three returning representatives onto their Board of Directors at their 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Pre-Summer Celebration on June 16 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Plus, the Surrey Board of Trade will celebrate the incredible work and contributions of Arts Umbrella…
SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Surrey Business Leader Dr. Greg Thomas Announced as New Board Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralInnovation & IndustryTourism, Arts and CultureTransportationWomen in BusinessWorkforce, Community & Inclusive GrowthYouth Entrepreneurship June 8, 2022 The Surrey Board of Trade is pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Thomas, President and CEO of Surrey-based G3 Consulting Ltd., an environmental consulting and science firm, is the new Board Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce for 2022-2023. “Inducted at the BC Chamber of Commerce Convention today in Prince George, Dr. Thomas will…
SURREY HEALTH CARE NEWS: Surrey Hosts Canada-India Healthcare Conference June 17-19 Economic Competitiveness & TradeGeneralWorkforce, Community & Inclusive Growth June 8, 2022 The Canada India Network Society (CINS) and the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) will host their transformative conference connecting Canadian and Indian physicians, healthcare technologies and health care empowerment. This year’s conference is focused on women’s health. “This two-day event will be innovative, transformative, and packed with ideas and recommendations for a…
